OASIS in Practice: Common Sense Training for Accuracy Series

Description 
This module provides a backdrop for OASIS-C. Additionally, the module will cover reports generated by OASIS and will delve into the process measures new to OASIS beginning January 2010. Special attention will be given to OASIS time frames, critical actors related to OASIS and ideas for operational success in the OASIS-C home health care environment. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Describe OASIS, its evolution, importance and impact on home health care


• Identify OASIS best practice measures as well as focus areas for certain health conditions


• Identify the risk adjustment model for OASIS as well as changes to existing OASIS reports


• Describe key considerations related to process measures, including communication between the physician and the clinician


• List assessments related to process measures and associated reporting requirements


• Identify the care planning and implementation process measures


• Identify education and prevention process measures


• State the time frame for collection of specific process measures during the client's episode of care and measures reported to the public


• Describe required time frames for completion of various OASIS data sets


• List general consideration when answering OASIS items including preferred methods for data collection


• Explain practices to improve business and clinical operations related to OASIS including timely and accurate data collection

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module closely examines how to accurately answer OASIS questions and apply CMS guidance to Clinical Record Items as well as Patient History and Diagnosis Items, including appropriate clinicians to complete various OASIS assessments and time frames for this process. Additionally, participants will have information related to various OASIS items which impact patient outcomes as well as agency payment. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify key considerations and factors affecting appropriate completion of OASIS Clinical Record Items; including qualified professionals, critical time points and accurate terminology


• Explain key considerations and factors affecting proper completion of OASIS Patient History and Diagnosis Items

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module examines special considerations related to describing the patient's living situation including residential living situation and the availability of another person to assist the patient with his or her needs. Additionally, special instructions are provided to accurately answer OASIS items related to sensory status including the patient's ability to see, hear, understand and comprehend what is spoken, verbally express ideas and feelings, and identify pain. Assessment tips are provided to remind clinicians of strategies to ascertain the most accurate portrayal of the patient's sensory status. 

Additionally, participants will have information related to various OASIS items which impact patient outcomes as well as agency payment. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify key considerations and factors affecting appropriate completion of OASIS items related to Living Arrangements including accurate description of the patient's residential circumstances and availability of persons to assist the patient



• Explain key considerations and factors affecting proper completion of OASIS items related to Sensory Status including functional ability related to vision, hearing, comprehending spoken words, and identifying pain

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module provides guidance to clinician assessors on the integument-specific questions in the Oasis-C Data Set. Special attention is given to answering OASIS items related to pressure ulcers, stasis ulcers and surgical wounds. Case studies are presented to further enhance learning. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify key resources for accurate OASIS answers related to the Integumentary System


• Identify, stage, measure and classify status of pressure ulcers including deep tissue injury identification utilizing guidance from the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Board.


• Explain, distinguish and determine the status of stasis ulcers.


• Describe and differentiate surgical wounds and skin lesions including the healing status of surgical wounds.

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Julie Roskamp RN, CWOCN 
Julie has been a Registered Nurse since 1987 and a Certified Wound, Ostomy, Continence Nurse since 1994. She received her training as a CWOCN at the Abbott-Northwestern ET Nursing Education Program, in Minnesota. She has served as a preceptor for the WebWOC Nursing Education Program and is a current member of the Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nurses Society. Julies is president of Twin City Wound & Ostomy Associates, Inc., a private practice serving Minneapolis, St. Paul and surrounding counties in Minnesota. 

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module closely examines how to accurately answer OASIS questions and apply CMS guidance to respiratory, cardiac and elimination status. Additionally, guidance is provided related to accurately answering items linked to neuro, emotional, and behavioral status, including best practice assessment and reporting strategies. Participants will receive information related to various OASIS items which impact patient outcomes as well as agency payment. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify factors to consider to properly complete the OASIS Respiratory Items for ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients including with and without the use of oxygen and respiratory equipment.



• Describe best practice strategies for completing OASIS items related to cardiac status including appropriate sources for diagnosis, identification of heart failure symptoms, and assessment strategies



• Identify key factors to consider when completing OASIS items related to elimination status including the presence of urinary incontinence or catheter, timing and frequency of urinary and bowel incontinence and medical or treatment plan changes if patient has an ostomy



• Identify considerations to determine the patient's neuro, emotional and behavioral status including symptom demonstration impacting care, as well as depression screening and interventions.

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module provides information to help improve the accuracy of OASIS answers and apply CMS guidance to OASIS items related Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), Independent Activities of Daily Living (IADLs), prior functioning with ADLs and IADLs and Fall Risk Assessment. Assessment strategies are reviewed to assist clinicians in obtaining the most accurate determination of the patient's ability related to ADLs and IADLs, and the patient's risk for falling. Participants will receive information related to various OASIS items which impact patient outcomes as well as agency payment. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify key considerations and assessment strategies for ADLs and IADLs including grooming, dressing upper and lower body, bathing, toileting, transfer, ambulation, feeding and eating, meal planning and preparation and telephone use.



• Identify definitions and key considerations in determining a patient's prior functioning related to ADLs and IADLs.


• State key considerations to determine a patient's risk for falls using appropriate fall risk assessment tools.

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module examines special considerations related to assessing the patient’s ability to take his or her medications. CMS guidance is presented to assist the clinician in answering the OASIS items related to medication management. Drug regimen review requirements are presented as well as suggestions for management of high-risk drugs and contacting the physician to report identified medication issues. Assessment tips related to medication management are provided to assist clinicians in ascertaining the most accurate portrayal of the patient’s ability to independently manage medications as well as strategies to prevent medication errors. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify the reasons for the focus on medication management.


• Outline key considerations for accurate OASIS answers related to drug regimen review and reporting medication problems.


• Explain key factors for accurate OASIS answers related to physician notification of medication issues at the time of and between OASIS assessments.


• Describe OASIS considerations related to patient drug education and management including preventing medication errors.

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module provides information to help improve the accuracy of OASIS answers and apply CMS guidance to OASIS items related to care management, therapy services, and emergent care. Review OASIS data items collected at inpatient facility admission or agency. Discharge in relation to care management, therapy services and emergent care is also discussed. CMS guidance is used to support the clinician in accurately and consistently answering OASIS items. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify key considerations and definitions to determine the level and frequency of caregiver assistance to the client


• List key considerations in determining the number of patient therapy visits and best practice components to include in the plan of care related to these visits


• State key considerations related to the client's use of a hospital emergency department and reason for emergent care


• Identify key considerations for accurate completion of OASIS items related to Plan of Care Intervention Synopsis and OASIS items collected at the time of client transfer and discharge from agency.

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module is designed to examine supply management and to improve tracking supplies within an agency. Information is provided to assist the clinician in differentiating between routine and nonroutine supplies and the reasons to closely track both. Additionally, agency responsibility related to supplies is explored. The connection between OASIS and receiving supply dollars is revealed as are potential issues related to OASIS and supplies. Finally, requirements for supplies on final claims are discussed. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify the difference between routine and nonroutine supplies including coding differences as well as the connection between nonroutine supplies, OASIS documentation and agency reimbursement.



• List OASIS items impacting supply reimbursement


• State agency responsibility related to supplies


• Identify key considerations related to recording supplies on payment claims


• Describe best practice to avoid issues related to supplies

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting. 

Description 
This module is designed to examine therapy documentation principles and assist the clinician with OASIS accuracy. The reasons for and impact of external scrutiny of therapy visits is discussed. CMS guidance and therapy practice manuals are used to guide the clinician in appropriate documentation related to therapy visits and patient goal setting. Scenarios are utilized to enhance participant's understanding of documentation principles. 

Delivery 
This is a self-paced course with knowledge check quizzes after each lesson. These non-graded quizzes allow you to check your understanding of the lesson objectives before proceeding to the next lesson. After the final lesson you will be required to take a final exam. You must score 70% or higher to pass the course and obtain a certificate of completion. 

Objectives

• Identify reasons for, impact of, and prevention measures related to external scrutiny of therapy visits to prevent fraud and abuse


• List documentation best practices including objective measurements, writing measureable goals and meeting requirements of reassessment visits


• State strategies to assist the therapist in ascertaining accurate OASIS answers and determining the number of therapy visits needed


• Identify when to make a referral to a therapist and patient conditions warranting a therapy referral


• List documentation best practice related to therapy plan of care, goals and visit notes including consistency of information across all documentation

Course Planning Team 
Kathy Richie, BSN, RN, Patricia Jump, MA, BSN, RN, COS-C

    Commercial Support Disclosure 
This course (CE activity) was developed in accordance with ANCC criteria and Commercial Support Guidelines; the planners and authors of this course have disclosed no relevant financial, personal or professional relationships with any commercial entities pertaining to this activity. Therefore, the content is free of commercial bias for or against any product or commercial entity.

    Non-endorsement of Products and Off Label Use 
This course provides a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names is always considered before using trade names. Consequently, if trade names are necessary, when available, we will use trade names from several companies. RCTC and the course planning team do not endorsed any products or drugs that may be mentioned in this course.

Course Approval(s)

Author Originating 

Patricia Jump RN, BSN, PHN, MA, COS-C 
Patricia Jump is a renowned speaker and trainer on OASIS, regulatory issues and employee development topics. She completed the CMS OASIS surveyor training course and was the initial OASIS trainer for Minnesota. Patricia has been conducting OASIS training since its inception. She has authored articles, policies and procedures, several mock survey tools and produced several videos on topics including OASIS, HIPAA, and Professional Boundaries. 

Patricia received her Masters of Arts Degree in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University and her Bachelors in Nursing Degree from Winona State University. She is the President and owner of Acorn's End Training & Consulting.